Procurement Manager

About the role

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Procurement section of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), including strategies for Materials Management, Contracts Management, Logistics, Spare Parts, Sourcing (global and local), and Vendor Quality Surveillance.
• Implement all procurement processes and procedures, including forms and templates to be used on the project.
• Develop, implement, and negotiate terms and conditions for materials purchases and services contracts.
• Manage the entire project procurement lifecycle from the procurement package definition stage to the closeout stage.
• Develop and promote positive working relationships with present and future clients.
• Supervise, train, and assist procurement team members across Contracting, Purchasing, Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics, and Site Materials Control disciplines; maintain a healthy and harmonious work environment.
• Provide inputs for Project reporting as required.
• Ensure compliance to and maintenance of the procurement filing system (electronic and hardcopy).
• Understand and manage procurement and project strategies to provide the best outcomes in terms of scope, cost, and time.
• Interface with the client to ensure objectives are achieved, identify and prevent potential problems, and take corrective actions.
• Perform continuous self-audits to ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct regular interval meetings with team members to discuss status quo; identify and resolve all issues within the team.
• Act as the primary communication resource within the project regarding procurement issues.
• Foresee potential problems, slippage, or delays and proactively implement corrective measures.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to the client, the Project Manager, and the Procurement Hub Lead.
• Plan, control, and monitor procurement activities in accordance with the approved project schedule.
• Ensure functional direction on all procurement issues, including site construction contract issues, during contract administration and closeout.
• Perform resource planning, including man-hour allocation and management.
• Ensure efficient and correct usage of Procurement Management Systems and Document Management Systems.
• Where required, perform site visits to oversee procurement/commercial activities or resolve issues arising on the project; maintain a presence both on site and in home/execution office. In specific cases, Procurement Manager may be based at site during the construction phase.

Requirements

• Extensive experience on an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in a management role.
• Mega project procurement management experience (US$1 billion or more).
• Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training.
• Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications.
• Proficient negotiation skills.
• Materials purchasing, contract formation, expediting, logistics, materials management, and site materials control experience.
• Experience with different types of contracts formation: lump sum, LSTK, BOO, GMAX, unit rate, T&M, cost plus fixed fee, and other contractor at risk contract types.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes which include both materials and contracts management and corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations, expediting techniques, and Incoterms applications.
• Experience and understanding of contracting and purchasing strategies.
• Project management knowledge with proven managerial skills.
• Experience in claims and dispute resolution techniques and their applications.
• Prior experience in the administration of construction/service contracts and major equipment purchase orders.
• Experience in using, developing, and implementing procurement reporting tools.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Prior oil/gas industry experience.
• Proficient command of Microsoft Office programs; able to quickly learn and adapt to new procurement and contract management systems.
• Hands-on: willing and able to execute tactical tasks to assist the team in meeting all project and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in a management role.
• Mega project procurement management experience (US$1 billion or more).
• Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training.
• Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications.
• Proficient negotiation skills.
• Materials purchasing, contract formation, expediting, logistics, materials management, and site materials control experience.
• Experience with different types of contracts formation: lump sum, LSTK, BOO, GMAX, unit rate, T&M, cost plus fixed fee, and other contractor at risk contract types.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes which include both materials and contracts management and corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations, expediting techniques, and Incoterms applications.
• Experience and understanding of contracting and purchasing strategies.
• Project management knowledge with proven managerial skills.
• Experience in claims and dispute resolution techniques and their applications.
• Prior experience in the administration of construction/service contracts and major equipment purchase orders.
• Experience in using, developing, and implementing procurement reporting tools.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Prior oil/gas industry experience.
• Proficient command of Microsoft Office programs; able to quickly learn and adapt to new procurement and contract management systems.
• Hands-on: willing and able to execute tactical tasks to assist the team in meeting all project and company objectives.

Skills

• Procurement Management
• Contracts Management
• Logistics
• Spare Parts Management
• Sourcing
• Vendor Quality Surveillance
• Materials Management
• Site Materials Control
• Materials Purchasing
• Contract Formation
• Expediting
• Procurement Reporting Tools
• Claims and Dispute Resolution
• Construction/Service Contracts Administration
• Major Equipment Purchase Orders
• Project Management
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Long-term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Full-time